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Question about NT Scan Blood Results
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Question about NT Scan Blood Results
My DR called and everything looks great with my NT Scan, but he said something that I didn't write down correctly because someone was hovering in my office and now I can't figure out what is was....
He said the blood work (I think) tests for "FREE PAP A?" something with hypertension - what is this? I am sure I spelled it wrong because google is not recognizing this lol
Thank you in advance!
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Posted 7/18/14 12:03 PM  |
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ElizaRags35
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Question about NT Scan Blood Results
PAPP-A
Not sure what it is though.
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| Posted 7/18/14 12:58 PM |
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Lillies
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Re: Question about NT Scan Blood Results
I believe you want a high PAPP and low HCG on the bloodwork to give you a good result.
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| Posted 7/18/14 1:11 PM |
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OhBoyorGirl
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Re: Question about NT Scan Blood Results
Pulled this from Baby Center:
Combining an NT scan with a blood test gives a more accurate result. The blood test measures the levels of the hormone free beta-hCG and the protein PAPP-A. Babies with Down's syndrome tend to have high levels of hCG and low levels of PAPP-A.
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| Posted 7/18/14 1:58 PM |
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